Defensive imperialism
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Defensive imperialism is a concept that describes a type of imperialism that is driven primarily by defensive motivations rather than a desire for conquest or domination. It refers to the use of imperialism as a means to protect a nation's strategic interests and security, rather than to expand its territory or power.[1]
Instances[edit]
Examples of Greek defensive imperialism include the establishment of Athenian colonies in the Aegean Sea and the Black Sea regions, and the formation of the Delian League to defend against Persian aggression.[2]
Analysis[edit]
Some historians argue that defensive imperialism can be seen as a rational response to the security challenges faced by nations in a complex and uncertain world. However, others have criticized it as a form of imperialism that still involves the use of power and domination over other nations, and that can lead to conflict and instability.
References[edit]
- ↑ Harris, William Vernon (1985). War and Imperialism in Republican Rome, 327-70 B.C. Clarendon Press. ISBN 978-0-19-814866-1. Retrieved 11 May 2023. Search this book on
- ↑ Pearson, Monte (2008). Perils of Empire: The Roman Republic and the American Republic. Algora Publishing. p. 110-112. ISBN 978-0-87586-614-7. Retrieved 11 May 2023. Search this book on
Further reading[edit]
Kennedy, Paul (27 October 2010). The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers: Economic Change and Military Conflict from 1500 to 2000. Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. ISBN 978-0-307-77356-2. Search this book on
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